Chicken Parmesan
A crispy, cheesy, and comforting Italian-American dish that’s high in protein and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Pasta or salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dip each piece in beaten eggs, then coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve with cooked pasta or salad.
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken to achieve that golden crust. You can use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crunchy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 300mg